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Number of students |
1700 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
21 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Thai, French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Classroom technology: interactive whiteboards in every classroom. Apple TV in every Junior School Classroom. Network and high-speed wifi throughout campus, supporting one-to-one ipad and laptop programmes from Year 5 upwards. IT facilities: in addition to one to one provisions, 2 x Apple Mac suites and 1 PC IT suite, plus several departmental IT suites. Junior Innovation Centre: creative, design and digital technology centre for Junior School. Featuring: CAD/CAM software and equipment - for 2D design and laser cutting, or 3D design and 3D printing; control technology centre; maker spaces and working walls. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
The following guidelines articulate the school’s broad expectations about the amount of time students might reasonably be expected to spend on home learning and provide a useful framework for parents. However, the precise amount of time spent on home learning is much less important than the quality of the tasks set and the way in which they are planned to support learning. YEAR GROUP TIME ALLOCATION HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY
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Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
Waiting lists may apply in certain year groups. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
- EY1: Observation and interview with EY1 Leader / class teacher in company of parents (1 hour approx.)
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
Results 2017-18 - A Level: 44% A* (5.5 x higher than UK average)
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School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs Support |
Learning support offered |
In addition to the support provided by teachers, tutors and Learning Mentors, the School employs a dedicated team of learning support professionals, trained to identify, assess and support students with special educational needs (SEN).The aim of the learning support team is to ensure all children with special educational needs are able to fully access the curriculum. In addition, it provides support for children who need short term interventions to support academic progression. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Shrewsbury Riverside offers many clubs and activities. |
School provided lunches |
The school has 2 dining halls. The Main dining hall, which is used by students from Y3 upwards, has direct views of the Chao Phraya River and offers a wide variety of nutritious and delicious meals and snacks throughout each school day. The menu rotates regularly and is often updated to introduce more variety. Students, teachers and staff all eat together in the dining hall. The Pre-Prep dining hall is located within the Pre-Prep school and the children can choose their lunch every morning from an easy to use pictorial menu. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports facilities at the school |
- Sports fields: 2 natural turf sports fields, 1 with running track
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Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside is an international day school for boys and girls aged 3-18 years, located in an inspirational riverside setting in the heart of Bangkok. |